Windows 10: Help! After Windows update last night, access denied to all my Protected Files

During the night, Microsoft Update ran. When I rebooted in the morning, I no longer have access to any Protected files. Which of course are all the important files! Please help me fix this.

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Windows update in windows 10 failing: datastoreandwulogfiles.zip access denied

Hello Wendy,

To better assist you with your concern, I'd like to know the following:

• Are you getting any error messages when checking for updates?

• Confirm the most recent KB update that your computer is trying to install. To check, refer to the steps below:

• Press Windows key + I, then select Update & Security.
• Go to Windows Update, select View installed update history.

Meanwhile, the issue might also occur due to corruption in Windows Update component files. We suggest that you perform the steps in this
article.

Also, try to perform the steps below to troubleshoot the "Access Denied" error:

• Press Windows key + E to open File Explorer.
• Copy the files that you want to zip.
• Paste it in the Downloads folder.
• From there, zip your file. You may follow the steps provided in this
  article.

Looking forward to your response.

Regards.

 

Access denied to zip file

Hi Stephanie,

The issue that you're experiencing may be due to a corrupted user profile. We have found a workaround regarding the "Access denied" error. Kindly follow the steps below.

• Press Windows key + E to open File Explorer.
• Copy the files that you want to zip.
• Paste it in the Downloads folder.
• From there, zip your file. You may follow the steps provided in this
  article.

Feel free to contact us if you need assistance with Windows.

 

Windows backup recovery access is denied

Hi Mostafa,

Let's take care of the issue. We suggest visiting the support article
"Access Denied" or other errors when you access or work with files and folders in Windows,
follow the steps provided and see if it helps.

Looking forward to your response.